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We all know we’re supposed to have a will that lays out plans for our earthly belongings. But what about your virtual ones? In these days of smartphones, passwords and social media, it’s important to put thought into your digital legacy.

To ensure that you will be memorialized online according to your wishes, it is best to prepare for the day you won’t be around to manage your digital reputation for yourself.

Many Internet service providers don’t allow for accounts to be transferred to heirs, even when people indicate so in their wills. As technology continues to evolve, lawmakers attempt to establish digital property legislation. Today, access to a deceased loved one’s digital property typically requires a court order.

Alex Kilian, a wealth manager at AKT Wealth Advisors in Portland, Ore., advises that individuals consult with an estate planning attorney about establishing their specific digital legacy in their wills. “Every state is different in regard to the treatment of digital assets, and the legislation continues to evolve as estate planning tries to first catch up, then keep pace, with the myriad of different kinds of digital assets,” he said.

There are, however, a few steps you can take without an attorney that will start getting your online reputation in shape:

Choose your Legacy Contact

Think about what you would like to happen with your online accounts after you have passed. Facebook gives you options to select a legacy contact to have limited access to manage your profile page on your behalf, including authorization to respond to new friend requests, update the profile picture or delete the page altogether.

Consolidate Your Information

Access to your digital information almost always requires an email address and password. By streamlining these and organizing access to your phone (where much of your digital life likely lives), you will make it much easier to manage for anyone doing it on your behalf some day.

Email

If you are like most people who have more than one email account, be sure to list these accounts and their passwords with your will so your lawyer or executor can access them if needed. This can be especially important for access to social media profiles and online financial accounts such as PayPal.

Also, do not use only your work email address for personal social media accounts, including your LinkedIn account, since that address and all your online accounts associated with it will likely be inaccessible very quickly.

Passwords

Make sure your usernames and passwords for select digital accounts are safely kept with your will if you want your heirs to be able to access private information after your passing. This is especially true for sentimental digital assets such as genealogy research, photos and videos.

Consider streamlining the variety of passwords you have for such accounts by creating a “password formula” ― a set structure for how you compose your password that you can then amend regularly. Create one that includes at least eight characters, one symbol and a capital letter to ensure that the formula will work for the picky sites that require such things.

For example, July@2016 can be revised to be August@2016, etc. This allows you to change your password regularly and share a formula, if not the password itself. If your executor doesn’t have your most updated password, at least it would be easier to narrow down options to figure it out when he or she needs it.

Phone

If you are the only person who knows your Apple or Android account information, it will be nearly impossible for your executor or lawyer to access your iCloud or iTunes once you are deceased. While Apple’s policy indicates that you cannot transfer your account to someone else, a more immediate concern after your passing may be accessing information your phone, such as your friends’ contact information. Keep a printed contact list with your will.

Use a Little Black Book

It may be controversial for some people to think of writing down passwords, but for those of us who appreciate having something tangible for backup, I recommend using a Little Black Password Book to keep track of your various usernames and passwords and then keeping it in an ultra-safe place with your will, like a safety deposit box.

Alternatively, if you and your executor are more comfortable with a digital approach, you could try out a password app such as Dashlane or LastPass for one master password to access all.

The cool, crisp air and falling leaves may mean the end of days by the swimming pool or trips to the beach, but the fall season offers plenty of fun activities that can easily be incorporated into healthy senior living. If you’re an older adult looking for activities that may be fun for you, your friends and your family, consider some of these options:

A trip to the orchard Apple picking is one of the most time-honored autumn traditions, and it makes for a great activity for people of all ages. Everyone can enjoy walking through the beautiful orchard while the young ones climb ladders (with Mom and Dad’s help, of course) to reach the best apples at the top of the trees. Afterward, you can all return to the Southgate to bake an apple pie or tart for a delicious fall treat that is sure to please.

A foliage walk We are now approaching the most beautiful time of year in terms of foliage, and a great way to enjoy the changing leaves is to take a walk through the woods. This is a fantastic activity for seniors who enjoy exercising in groups, as it allows you to get your blood pumping while also taking in the gorgeous scenery. Consider collecting a few of your favorite leaves and using them to decorate your home with fall’s best colors.

Pumpkin carving Halloween may still be a few weeks away, but who’s to say you can’t participate in pumpkin carving a little early? It’s always fun to see what sort of creative designs you can make on one of these gourds, and the grandkids will love the opportunity to make a jack-o-lantern more than once this year. Don’t forget to save the seeds – you can pop them in the oven and roast them for a tasty and healthy treat.

Learn how to knit Autumn is the season for warm sweaters, gloves and hats, and this year, why not have some fun making your own? Knitting is much easier than it looks, and you can enlist a friend or staff member here at Southgate to give you instructions. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can pick up this skill, and it will allow you to create festive and homemade gifts for your entire family come the holiday season.

Making time for physical activity has always been important. But as you age, exercise becomes even more crucial. It boosts your energy, as well as helps you maintain your independence and manage symptoms of illness and chronic conditions, according to Helpguide. No matter how nutritious your diet may be, exercising on a normal basis is key for healthy aging.

Remember: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends older adults dedicate at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity with two or more days focused on strength training exercises.

Here are six of the many health benefits of regular physical activity:

It helps you maintain your weight Metabolism slows down with age, often causing you to gain weight and making it more difficult to maintain a healthy one. With regular exercise, you can increase your metabolism and strengthen your muscles, which can help you burn more calories and lose excess pounds.

It enhances mobility and balance With age, the body naturally weakens, which often lead to loss of independence. With regular physical activity, you can strengthen your muscles, which can improve your flexibility, balance and coordination. This, in turn, can reduce your chance of falling and help you maintain your mobility.

It improves your sleep Do you often find yourself struggling to fall asleep at night? Don’t resort to sleep aid medication, just start exercising! According to a study by the National Sleep Foundation, people who spent 150 minutes exercising every week had a 65 percent improvement in quality of sleep. Those people also stated that they felt less tired throughout the day than those who didn’t set aside time for physical activity.

It boosts your mood Regular fitness doesn’t only improve you physically – it works wonders on your mental health, too. Michael Otto, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Boston University, told the American Psychological Association that physical fitness can enhance the mood almost instantly.

“The link between exercise and mood is pretty strong,” he said. “Usually within five minutes after moderate exercise you get a mood-enhancement effect.”

Working out isn’t only a stress reliever. When you start to see results from exercise over time, your confidence is likely to increase as well.

It can prevent or delay disease Physical activity that focuses on aerobic exercises is great for the heart, blood vessels and lungs, as it improves the breathing and heart rate, according to MedlinePlus. By keeping these vital organs healthy, you can delay or reduce your risk for certain conditions, such as breast, colon and lung cancer, as well as diabetes and heart disease.

It strengthens your mind Exercise doesn’t only strengthen your bones and muscles, it enhances your mind, too! No matter how you decide to exercise, you’re being creative and multitasking, which keeps the brain active and healthy. This can prevent memory loss and cognitive decline, which can also reduce one’s chance for developing dementia.

Singing is an activity many seniors have been enjoying since they were young, whether they began singing in grade school, sang in their church’s choir as adults or simply sang for fun. As much joy as it brings, studies have shown that singing might also be an integral part of senior care, as it can help older adults stay mentally and physically healthy.

It is these results that led Louise Greenberg, a lifelong musician and resident of a senior living community in Reading, Pennsylvania, to start a regional choir for seniors in the Reading area. Greenberg, who spent her career as a scientist examining biochemistry, neuropharmacology and gerontology, has extended the no-audition invite to all seniors in the area, whether they live at home or at any of the area’s senior living communities, the Reading Eagle reports.

A 2006 study conducted by researchers and musicians from George Washington University and funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Endowment for the Arts and other organizations, found that seniors who participated in choral singing for a year experienced less depression and loneliness, and used less medication than those who did not join a choir. They also had fewer doctor’s visits and experienced improvements in their breathing, singing and speaking, as well as in their overall stamina compared to their counterparts.

Greenberg heard about this study when she attended the Chorus America conference in June 2012, the news outlet reports. Having her personal positive experience with music supplemented by science, she moved forward with plans to form the regional choir.

Seniors who live at Southgate at Shrewsbury have plentiful opportunities to reap the benefits of music. Southgate offers musical activities including singing, playing instruments, theatre performances, and listening to music. The community also has religious services, so seniors who love to sing in church may continue to do so after making Southgate their home.